What we offer
Host or Visit Us
Either visit us or have a SAIL member visit you in order to facilitate learning or present a keynote address.
Research Articles
Research and reflection articles produced by the SAIL team as well as St Andrew's staff.
Seminars and Podcasts
Prepared by staff and/or students for the benefit of St Andrew's and the wider community.
Testing and Training in CQ
Enhancing intercultural capabilities so that we are better prepared for today’s highly diverse world.
SAIL has an experienced team of staff who would love to engage with you in a variety of ways.
Host Us
SAIL Directors and/or Associates would love visit your school to consult or run professional development for large or small teams. This can be a more cost
effective way of connecting with SAIL, especially if you wish to impact a large number of the educators in your organisation.
The visits can be for an afternoon staff PD session, a whole day workshop or even a parent information night.
Topics
Contact us to discuss your specific needs.
Sample topics include:
- Blended Learning
- Flipped Learning
- Use of Canvas LMS
- Creating a strong school culture
- Transforming Service Learning
- Entrepreneurship
- Future focused Art
- Why schools need to prepare for the future job market
- The digital libraries of the future
- Assessing and training students in Cultural Intelligence
Cost
Contact us for a accurate quote. Approximate cost can be calculated by adding the cost of air fares (if required), accommodation (if required) and $500 per SAIL member per day.
One of our SAIL Directors, Tim Barrett presenting to the Staff of Shellharbor Anglican College at their mid year in-service.
Visit Us
SAIL loves to connect and collaborate with educators both locally and from around the globe. We invite you to visit us on the Sunshine Coast so that we
can connect and find areas of common interest.
There are a few different ways that you can connect with us.
TeachMeets are informal, collaborative experiences organised by educators, for educators, in order to share ideas and experiences. The
focus is on sharing ideas through short presentations (typically 2, 5 or 7 minutes long) with teachers attending as a participant or a presenter. TeachMeets
are often based on a specific theme, for example technology use, tools for informal assessment or differentiation. SAIL runs regular TeachMeets for
its SAIL Associates, St Andrew's staff and local educators.
The Snapshot Visit is a way of connecting with SAIL over a coffee and tour of our award winning Learning Hub. There will be time to find points of connection as we listen to each others stories. This is a great way to ‘check us out’ and a stepping-stone to see if there is any potential to collaborate further in the future. These visits usually take between 1 hour and come with no cost.
The Workshop is designed to transform, gain insight or up-skill a specific team or area of your school. Like all productive meetings, we start with a barista coffee and then undertake a brief tour of the College. We then provide a specially designed ‘think lab’ where the SAIL team will facilitate a tailored day of inspiration and exploration using such tools as the design thinking process from the Stanford D. School. Besides gaining knowledge and ideas, we believe that a purposeful visit together is a valuable way to lift morale and grow the relationships between the staff in your team.
Workshop Cost
Contact us for a accurate quote. Approximate costs are:
- $500 per group of 1-3 per half day including barista coffee and morning or afternoon tea
- $700 per group of 1-6 per half day including barista coffee and morning or afternoon tea
- $900 per group of 1-3 per day including barista coffee, morning tea and lunch
- $1200 per group of 1-6 per day including barista coffee, morning tea and lunch
It is worth noting that SAIL is open to mutually beneficial arrangements where a hosting is offered at no charge if there is a reciprocal opportunity
available.
Please note: These visits are for educators. If you are a parent interested in enrolling your child at St Andrew’s then please visit www.saac.qld.edu.au and request a parent tour.
Research Articles
Growing Greener and ‘Good Enough’
Research article prepared by Dr. Cade Bonar, SAIL Research Associate.
Published April 2018
A research article by SAIL Research Associate, Dr Cade Bonar, which offers a personal account that speaks to the value of reflection upon his own practice. In essence, it reveals that the more he comes to know, the more he realises he doesn't know!
Global Insight - Japan 2017
Research article prepared by Jonathan Harding
Published October 2017
In September of 2017, Mr Jonathan Harding spent 3 weeks in Japan as part of a reciprocal teacher exchange with our partner school, Kindai High. These are his insights and reflections.
Asking the Right Questions
Research article prepared by Dr. Cade Bonar, SAIL Research Associate.
Published 2017
The intention of this article was to establish the conditions for asking good research questions. Much of it goes beyond our day-to-day questioning and reflective practice, but this is often where our bigger, nagging questions start.
The Future Of Jobs
Research article prepared by The World Economic Forum
Published 2016
This paper examines how the major drivers of transformation will have a significant impact on jobs.
Congratulations, You are a Researcher
Research article prepared by Dr. Cade Bonar, SAIL Research Associate.
Published 2017
This article examines the position that all good teachers are researchers and puts forth different research activities that we do, can and could engage with.
What Kind of Mind do We Need?
Research article prepared by Dr. Cade Bonar, SAIL Research Associate.
Published 2017
This provocation article examines Howard Gardner's work 5 Minds for the Future (2008). In this work, he concerns himself with the five kinds of mind he proposes people will need if they are to thrive in an ever-changing world, both personally and in terms of a greater societal good.
Seminars
SAIL seminars are run by either SAIL staff, teachers, visiting presenters or St Andrew's students. The are designed to equip the hearer with not only knowledge but practical advice on how to implement what they have learnt.
Seminar topics include aspects of positive education, parenting, innovation in education, mental health, technology and even student research.
Some of the recent SAIL seminar presentations include:
- "Building Resilient Children" - Dr Racheal Sharman
- "Youth Mental First Aid Course" - Suicide Programs Team
- "Preparing for the World of Tomorrow" - SAIL Team
- "Learning Sprints" - Dr Simon Breakspear
- Connecting Conversations Seminar with Dr Mike Nagel
- Connecting Conversations - Steven Window on Cyber safety
- "Creativity in Education" - SAIL Team at Shellharbor Anglican College
- "Hope Accelerated" - Glen Gerreyn
- "Drug and Alcohol Awareness" Ex Detective, Tony Parsons
Podcasts
SAIL is preparing a range of podcasts on topics such as digital wellbeing, student voice, parenting tips, and educational trends. Podcasts are able to be accessed through Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
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https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/st-andrews-institute-of-learning-sail/id1534676476
https://open.spotify.com/show/3kDtLfgl4BBspH3GpIAbmw?si=8A0nr--FTlaNUrEFkVPa-Q
Cultural Intelligence (CQ) Training
Cultural intelligence (CQ) is the capability to relate and work effectively in culturally diverse situations. Going beyond existing notions of cultural sensitivity and awareness, it is important to identify the recurring capabilities of individuals who can successfully and respectfully accomplish their objectives, whatever the cultural context. Awareness is the first step, but it’s not enough. A culturally intelligent individual is not only aware but can also effectively work and relate with people and projects across different cultural contexts.
The Cultural Intelligence Centre has researched CQ in 98 countries with over 75,000 individuals, to find that the culturally intelligent have developed
skills in four capabilities:
SAIL staff have undergone extensive training with the Center for Cultural Intelligence, the leading organisation in this growing field, and are excited to partner with them in order to assess and train staff and students in the important skill of CQ. Head of SAIL, Tim Barrett is a lifetime member of the Society of CQ Fellows and brings a depth of knowledge to the work that SAIL does in cultural intelligence (CQ) training https://davidlivermore.com/cq-fellows/.
The CQ Assessments which are used, measure an individual’s capability for working and relating across cultures. Participants complete the assessment online and receive a personalised feedback report that compares their CQ with the worldwide norms, helps them interpret the feedback, and guides them through the process of creating a personal CQ Development Plan. Organisations receive group reports that summarise the scores for an overall group of participants, compare these scores with the worldwide norms, and offer suggestions for how to use the feedback.
- Keynote presentations and workshops on the importance of CQ
- Pre and Post Assessments used for those on Exchange, Service or Experiential Learning trips to measure, improve and evaluate CQ
- Cultural Values Assessment with students and or staff teams
- Training based on individualised CQ reports through the Center for Cultural Intelligence
- Group debrief based on Pre and Post trip reports through the Center for Cultural Intelligence
- Workshops and blended learning modules designed to improve understanding of CQ skills
- Assistance with preparing reports on the effectiveness of overseas trips based on data to present to school councils
About
Formed in 2016, St Andrew's Institute of Learning (SAIL) is a research and innovation unit that has quickly grown to be a respected entity in educational circles. Its contributions have been recognised through the Australian Educator Awards in 2019, 2020 and 2021 and by research papers and conference presentations by its staff highlighting the wonderful work of the wider team. The underlying focus of SAIL is to contribute to the local, national and global discussions on education, while also offering ongoing professional learning to staff and the broader St Andrew's community. The key to this will be developing networks with like-minded educators from across the globe. Drawing on the tenants of the St Andrew's Learning Framework and Personal Capacity Charter, SAIL aims to explore and share new, innovative approaches to learning amongst the members of the St Andrew's community and beyond.
SAIL has the following intent:
- Equip the St Andrew’s and wider educational community with knowledge and skills based on sound research;
- Support the implementation of a future-focused model of learning that promotes an outstanding educational experience;
- Foster a culture of courageous collaboration where ideas, expertise and resources are shared;
- Develop a local and global partner network that provides opportunities for staff, students and others to learn, grow and be challenged together; and
- Promote and track the growth of staff and student personal capacity.
We invite you to join us as we aim to challenge, impact and inspire for the benefit of our learning communities and beyond.
Rev Chris Ivey
Principal, St Andrew's Anglican College
Rev Chris Ivey
Project Areas
Learning Networks and Practice
Learning Networks and Practice seeks to foster relationships and networking amongst internal and external staff with the purpose of sourcing and evaluating new teaching and learning strategies that are in line with The Learning Framework in order to enhance curriculum, use of learning spaces, and increase student engagement.
At SAIL, we believe that by intentionally creating opportunities to gather, connect, observe, listen and discuss, staff will keep up to date with the latest global thinking and best practice with regards to technology, innovation and pedagogy. These internal and external relationships will provide inspiration and support to those who are seeking to become early adopters of innovative pedagogy and latest technology.
SAIL Associates
The Associates Program is an opt-in opportunity for St Andrew's staff that connects them and their passion for education and research with other like-minded practitioners. It is a space for teachers to share and grow innovative ideas and practices, pilot concepts and feedback to the group regarding their successes and failures.
SAIL Associates contribute to and facilitate internal teach meets, trial new ideas in classes, present research findings at internal and external seminars, and attending Insight SAIL Tours to further connect, grow and be inspired.
The work of the Associates will feed into the St Andrew’s Professional Development Program which will generate energy and vision that will be directed back into the College. Both SAIL Directors and SAIL Associates are available to host and facilitate or travel to other schools to present or run workshops.
Insight Tours
Insight Tours seek foster relationships and networking among staff with the purpose of sourcing and evaluating new teaching and learning strategies that are in line with The St Andrew's Learning Framework.
Insight Tours differ from regular professional development sessions or simply attending a conference due to the fact that they seek to expose the attendees to a variety of perspectives and experiences in order to enhance curriculum, develop learning spaces, or increase student engagement. By intentionally creating opportunities to gather, connect, observe, listen and discuss, staff will keep up to date with the latest global thinking and best practice with regards to technology, innovation and pedagogy.
Each Insight Tour will have a specific focus but all will have the common objective of being inspired by people, programs and places.
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TeachMeets
- Pilot Programs
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Conferences
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Insight Tours
At SAIL, we believe in the importance of expanding global horizons.
We are developing a global network that provides opportunities for staff and students to learn and grow together. This may be partnerships with other colleges and schools, universities, industry professionals, start-ups and other innovation units.
Through these partnerships, we envisage a wide range of activities including the sharing of ideas and resources, collaboration projects, immersion visits, student exchange, staff exchange, flexible pathways, mentoring and GAP yr programs.
Some of the desired partnership outcomes
- To offer service and experiential learning opportunities;
- Flexible pathways through links with industry;
- To strengthen relationships,build personal capacity and cultural intelligence (CQ);
- To support the teaching of foreign languages;
- To develop curriculum links and collaborative learning projects;
- Teacher growth and professional development; and
- Provide post school GAP opportunities.
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Colleges and Schools
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Universities
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Aid and Development
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Industry and Start-ups
SAIL currently has partnerships with schools in the USA, Japan, Scotland, Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Cambodia, Thailand and Spain.
At SAIL, we grow the personal capacity of our staff and students.
We recognise that success is more than just an academic mark; it includes the ability to manage yourself, your relationships and future learning. At St Andrew’s, ‘Personal Capacity’ is used to describe the development of personal and social capabilities that stem from the experiences and opportunities provided by the College. We seek to develop young people who have the skills and capabilities that will allow them to thrive and have a positive impact on the future. We see personal capacity as the knowledge, skills, and personal and social capabilities that promote effective management of self, relationships, and learning. When combined with student empowerment and ownership of learning (learner agency), it forms a potent combination that assists students to achieve their full potential, be successful in their chosen pathway and be equipped to handle a world of change. The College believes in the value of participation and encourages students to be open to challenges that move them away from their comfort zone.
To build the personal capacity of our students, we provide a wide range of experiences and opportunities. These include school camps, competitions, Vocational Education and Training (VET) opportunities, extension and enrichment, co-curricular activities, post-school programs and our Global and Service-Learning opportunities — each contributing to the holistic development of our students. The key to student success is our staff, who bring about personal capacity-building opportunities in a structured and gradual way and provide constant support to students to assist them to become lifelong learners.
Personal CapacityTranscript
Personal Capacity is the knowledge, skills and capabilities that promote effective management of self, relationships and learning. This enables us to find purpose and move confidently into our futures. The key to tracking and celebrating the growth of Secondary students is our Personal Capacity Transcript (PCT). This transcript features a learner statement, credits earned from 8 categories, showcased learning and achievements linked to a QR code and subjects studied that year. This is all designed to capture and articulate a broad range of evidenced capabilities and achievements that showcase the learner's broader involvement, strengths and learning.
The Personal Capacity Transcript captures student learning and growth for a specific Calendar year before resetting, except for Years 11 and 12, which is a two-year period. All Secondary students provide evidence and self-reflections on their involvement, learning and growth from activities inside and outside the College. Once the evidence for one of the credit outcomes is submitted, these are 'endorsed' by their Mentor Teacher through a coaching conversation. The result is a graph that gives a 360-degree view of the involvement and learning of the student. The PCT is a 'live' document that can be viewed and printed off at any time but will be specifically produced and sent home twice a year. It can be used for job applications, university entry portfolios and celebrating the learning that takes place due to each child’s unique gifts and passions.
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Student Voice
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Learner Agency
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VIA character Strengths
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Flourishing At School Tool Survey
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Cultural Intelligence Testing
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Camp, music and sport reflections
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Experiential and Service Learning
At SAIL, we believe in the power of research.
We encourage staff and members of the community to undertake research in many different forms. Whether it is an ‘action research’ project, gathering research information on a particular focus area, or collaboration with a University, research should inform the decisions we make in the classroom.
At SAIL, research is collaborative and it often involves teams of teachers or faculties, working as partners on the larger initiatives across the College. It is here that we aim to connect our work with the Learning Framework and other emerging learning models so that we are constantly informing aspects of our practice.
Our staff are currently engaged in a range of research projects as part of school-based initiatives or their further post-graduate study. SAIL staff will be regularly presenting their work locally, nationally and internationally at various educational conferences. This is an important aspect of the ongoing professional learning of staff that exists across the College.
Training can be in the form of seminars, mentoring, workshops or further study through Tertiary institutions. SAIL will run numerous seminars throughout the year that are open to St Andrew’s staff and external guests. Topics will be varied but all will aim to train and equip attendees with skills and knowledge that will allow them to go back to their sphere of influence and make a difference.
Recent research article as published in the Australian Council for Educational Research Magazine: https://www.teachermagazine.com/au_en/articles/school-reports-communicating-progress-and-achievement
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Research
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Further Study
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Seminars
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Mentoring
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Workshops
Events
1. SAIL Seminar Sessions 2023
SAIL offers a range of seminars for its staff, parents and wider community throughout the year. Keep a lookout for notices through Parent Bulletin, LinkedIn and Twitter.
2.EduTech 2023
Two of our SAIL Associates, Lauren Stanhope and Brett Moller will be presenting at EduTech this year. https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/edutech-australia/index.stm
3. ACEL National Summit 2023
Head of SAIL, Tim Barrett, will be a panellist at the ACEL National Summit in September 2023.
4. 2023 Research Invested Schools Conference at SAIL
SAIL will host the Friday of the Research Invested School National Summit for 2023. http://www.researchinvestedschools.net/2023-national-gathering.html
5. ISQ Action Research Breakfast
SAIL members will be sharing their Action Research Project update with ISQ and other schools in Brisbane. The topic is 'The impact of case studies on student engagemnt in Psychology '.
1. SAIL Seminar Sessions 2023
SAIL offers a range of seminars for its staff, parents and wider community throughout the year. Keep a lookout for notices through Parent Bulletin, LinkedIn and Twitter.
2.EduTech 2023
Two of our SAIL Associates, Lauren Stanhope and Brett Moller will be presenting at EduTech this year. https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/edutech-australia/index.stm
3. ACEL National Summit 2023
Head of SAIL, Tim Barrett, will be a panellist at the ACEL National Summit in September 2023.
4. 2023 Research Invested Schools Conference at SAIL
SAIL will host the Friday of the Research Invested School National Summit for 2023. http://www.researchinvestedschools.net/2023-national-gathering.html
5. ISQ Action Research Breakfast
SAIL members will be sharing their Action Research Project update with ISQ and other schools in Brisbane. The topic is 'The impact of case studies on student engagemnt in Psychology '.
Contact
Address
St Andrew's Insititue of Learning
40 Peregian Springs Dr
Peregian Springs
QLD Australia 4573